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Howie Day

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Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic, heartfelt shows, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. He has achieved hundreds of millions of streams, over a million record sales, and two Top 10 radio hits.

A native of Bangor, Maine, Day wrote, financed and released his first effort, Australia. The Boston Globe called Day “gorgeously seasoned, far beyond his years." Day began experimenting with effects pedals and loop-sampling techniques as he performed, layering live percussion with vocals and guitar riffs to become a veritable one-man band.

After signing with Epic Records, his major-label debut, Stop All The World Now, was certified gold in the U.S. and spawned two Top 10 radio hits: “She Says” and the platinum single “Collide.” His next release, Sound the Alarm, delved into Day’s journey from indie wunderkind to platinum-selling artist.

After leaving Epic and relocating to New York, Day toured North America, Australia and Asia. New songs began emerging that would become his fourth full-length album, Lanterns. Recorded in Boston with producer and longtime friend Mike Denneen, it's awash with warm musicality and unique instrumentation--also featuring guest vocals from Aimee Mann.

Day currently resides in Seattle and is touring celebrating the 20 year anniversary of his debut album, Australia.

Total plays

518.1 million
Updated on 2025-02-18

Country

United States

Monthly listeners

1,427,268

Followers

339,841

Top Cities

  1. Philippines
    66,407 listeners
  2. Philippines
    30,094 listeners
  3. Philippines
    29,106 listeners
  4. Philippines
    31,614 listeners
  5. Philippines
    21,959 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Collide - Acoustic Version
Collide - Acoustic Version
260,307,209 4:37 2003-11-04
Collide
Collide
212,726,028 4:09 2003-01-01
Longest Night
Longest Night
8,454,328 3:36 2009-09-03
She Says
She Says
4,016,292 4:34 2000-11-01
Be There
Be There
3,218,018 3:52 2009-05-05
Brace Yourself - Acoustic Version
Brace Yourself - Acoustic Version
2,821,360 3:48 2003-11-04
Perfect Time of Day - Single Version
Perfect Time of Day - Single Version
1,760,890 3:60 2003-01-01
Don't Dream It's Over - Live At The Capitol Theater, Salt Lake City, UT / August 4th, 2005
Don't Dream It's Over - Live At The Capitol Theater, Salt Lake City, UT / August 4th, 2005
1,541,716 4:46 2005-12-13
Brace Yourself
Brace Yourself
1,172,846 3:40 2003-01-01
Collide - Live At The House Of Blues, Las Vegas, NV / August 8, 2005
Collide - Live At The House Of Blues, Las Vegas, NV / August 8, 2005
942,620 5:31 2005-12-13
End of Our Days
End of Our Days
920,444 4:22 2003-01-01
She Says
She Says
891,320 4:19 2003-01-01
Sunday Morning Song
Sunday Morning Song
881,744 3:58 2003-01-01
Ghost
Ghost
854,960 5:26 2000-11-01
Trouble In Here
Trouble In Here
782,599 5:57 2003-01-01
I'll Take You On
I'll Take You On
778,878 5:39 2003-01-01
Undressed
Undressed
759,397 3:34 2009-09-03
Standing In The Sun
Standing In The Sun
725,729 5:39 2003-11-04
Harley
Harley
705,840 4:19 2015-04-14
She Says - Chris Lord-Alge Long Mix
She Says - Chris Lord-Alge Long Mix
681,848 4:40 2003-11-04
Life-Sized
Life-Sized
680,431 3:37 2015-04-14
No Longer What You Require
No Longer What You Require
648,780 5:60 2009-09-03
Favorite Song
Favorite Song
631,377 3:09 2015-04-14
Numbness For Sound
Numbness For Sound
570,027 3:50 2003-01-01
Help!
Help!
471,906 3:34 2002-01-08
You & A Promise
You & A Promise
469,033 6:25 2003-01-01
Lanterns
Lanterns
465,069 3:50 2015-04-14
Treetops
Treetops
452,464 4:02 2015-04-14
Come Lay Down
Come Lay Down
421,545 5:53 2003-01-01
40 Hours
40 Hours
412,130 3:33 2009-05-05
She Says - 2005 Re-record
She Says - 2005 Re-record
410,282 4:16 2005-07-26
Morning After - Live At UNH
Morning After - Live At UNH
390,558 3:37 2000-11-01
Everyone Loves To Love A Lie
Everyone Loves To Love A Lie
385,418 4:03 2009-09-03
So Stung
So Stung
383,341 4:37 2009-09-03
Medicine Ball
Medicine Ball
362,911 3:11 2015-04-14
Sound The Alarm
Sound The Alarm
323,224 3:52 2009-09-03
Weightless
Weightless
304,054 3:57 2009-09-03
Sorry So Sorry
Sorry So Sorry
299,351 4:34 2000-11-01
Ghost - Live At The Bank Of America Pavilion, Boston, MA / July 24th, 2005
Ghost - Live At The Bank Of America Pavilion, Boston, MA / July 24th, 2005
298,411 5:43 2005-12-13
Oxygen
Oxygen
289,339 3:07 2011-06-29
Secret
Secret
276,049 3:46 2000-11-01
Kristina
Kristina
264,670 5:12 2000-11-01
Ceasefire
Ceasefire
245,501 3:49 2011-06-29
This Time Around - Chris Lord-Alge Mix
This Time Around - Chris Lord-Alge Mix
244,506 5:09 2003-11-04
Counting On Me
Counting On Me
241,325 3:37 2009-05-05
Bunnies - Live At The Bowery Ballroom, New York City, NY / December 4, 2002
Bunnies - Live At The Bowery Ballroom, New York City, NY / December 4, 2002
220,309 6:16 2003-04-29
Worry
Worry
191,405 3:39 2015-04-14
No One Else To Blame
No One Else To Blame
191,131 3:48 2011-06-29
More You Understand
More You Understand
189,772 4:53 2000-11-01
Madrigals - Demo
Madrigals - Demo
182,733 4:25 2003-04-29
Disco
Disco
175,469 3:49 2000-11-01
Obvious
Obvious
164,797 3:58 2011-06-29
So Much Love
So Much Love
160,877 4:42 2011-06-29
Make Peace
Make Peace
158,109 3:51 2015-04-14
Slow Down
Slow Down
144,626 3:41 2000-11-01
Postcard From Mars
Postcard From Mars
144,160 4:48 2009-09-03
Sunday Morning Song - Live At The Capitol Theater, Salt Lake City, UT / August 4th, 2005
Sunday Morning Song - Live At The Capitol Theater, Salt Lake City, UT / August 4th, 2005
136,390 4:05 2005-12-13
Everything Else
Everything Else
134,999 3:22 2000-11-01
Love Is Never Lost
Love Is Never Lost
132,084 3:11 2015-04-14
Damaged
Damaged
131,134 4:29 2011-06-29
Numbness For Sound - Live At The NorVa, Norfolk, VA / July 28th, 2005
Numbness For Sound - Live At The NorVa, Norfolk, VA / July 28th, 2005
127,015 3:56 2005-12-13
Anyone
Anyone
122,639 3:01 2015-04-14
Brace Yourself - Live At The Town Hall, NYC, New York / July 27, 2005
Brace Yourself - Live At The Town Hall, NYC, New York / July 27, 2005
102,166 7:33 2005-12-13
Torches
Torches
93,431 2:52 2015-04-14
Trouble In Here - Live At The Bank Of America Pavilion, Boston, MA / July 24th, 2005
Trouble In Here - Live At The Bank Of America Pavilion, Boston, MA / July 24th, 2005
89,499 6:01 2005-12-13
Sorry So Sorry - Live At The Bowery Ballroom, New York City, NY / December 4, 2002
Sorry So Sorry - Live At The Bowery Ballroom, New York City, NY / December 4, 2002
87,658 6:51 2003-04-29
Ghost - Mix 6
Ghost - Mix 6
67,314 5:34 2003-04-29
You & A Promise - Demo
You & A Promise - Demo
43,460 4:28 2003-04-29
Collide - Live at State Theater, Portland, ME - December 2003
Collide - Live at State Theater, Portland, ME - December 2003
10,846 4:58 2003-10-07
No Longer What You Require - Radio Edit
No Longer What You Require - Radio Edit
4,452 4:05 2010-01-21
No Longer What You Require - Live at SUNY Jefferson, Watertown, NY -2009
No Longer What You Require - Live at SUNY Jefferson, Watertown, NY -2009
3,170 4:50 2010-01-21
End of Our Days - Live at State Theater, Portland, ME - December 2003
End of Our Days - Live at State Theater, Portland, ME - December 2003
2,687 4:40 2003-10-07
Numbness for Sound - Live at State Theater, Portland, ME - December 2003
Numbness for Sound - Live at State Theater, Portland, ME - December 2003
2,637 3:58 2003-10-07
I Saw Everything
I Saw Everything
1,093 2:33 2015-04-14

New releases

Lanterns
Lanterns
2015-04-14
[Daze Records]
Ceasefire EP
Ceasefire EP
2011-06-29
[Craft Recordings]
No Longer What You Require EP
No Longer What You Require EP
2010-01-21
[Epic/Legacy]
Sound The Alarm
Sound The Alarm
2009-09-03
[Epic]
Be There
Be There
2009-05-05
[Epic]
Be There - EP
Be There - EP
2009-05-05
[Epic]
Live From...EP
Live From...EP
2005-12-13
[Craft Recordings]
She Says
She Says
2005-07-26
[Epic]
Stop All the World Now (Special Edition)
Stop All the World Now (Special Edition)
2003-11-04
[Epic]
Collide EP
Collide EP
2003-10-07
[Epic/Legacy]
Stop All The World Now
Stop All The World Now
2003-10-07
[Epic]
Perfect Time of Day
Perfect Time of Day
2003-08-12
[Epic]
The Madrigals EP
The Madrigals EP
2003-04-29
[Craft Recordings]
Stop All The World Now
Stop All The World Now
2003-01-01
[Epic]
Australia
Australia
2000-11-01
[Craft Recordings]